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Botanical Name:
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Citrus aurantium var. amara
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Family:
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Rutaceae
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Country:
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Paraguay
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Parts Used:
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Leaves & Twigs (bitter orange)/ Steam distilled
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Biochemical Class:
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Ester, Alcohol, Monoterpene
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Fragrance:
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Fresh, bitter-sweet, citrus, woody, herby
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Perfume Note:
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Middle-Top
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Characteristics:
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Revitalizing, cooling, uplifting, restoring, clarifying
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Properties:
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Antibacterial (staph/pneumococcus) antiseptic, antidepressant, antispasmodic, anti-infectious, deodorant, stimulant (digestive/nervous/immune), tonic (nervous)
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Indications/Uses
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Cardio-Vascular:
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Palpitations, cardiovascular spasms, sluggish arterial circulation
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Digestive:
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Dyspepsia, flatulence, painful digestion
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Endocrine:
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Genito-Urinary:
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Painful menses, cramping, candida
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Immune:
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Weakened immune system, convalescence
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Integumentary:
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Acne, boils, oily skin/hair/ devitalized skin, excessive perspiration
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Muscular-Skeletal:
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Joint inflammations, arthritis, rheumatism
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Nervous:
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Insomnia, nervous exhaustion, stress
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Respiratory:
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Infections
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Emotional:
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Confusion, panic, anger, disharmony, disappointment, pessimism
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Chakra:
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Sacral #2, Heart #4
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Usage Notes
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Method of Use:
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Inhalation, massage, compress, bath, sitz bath
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Cautions:
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